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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 547.76 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 547.76 and 228.34 is: 342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 547.76 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/547.76 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 547.76 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 125,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,075.52/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.56

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